ILLINOIS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF:
1. Which entity licenses occupational therapists in Illinois?
A. Department of Health
B. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR)
C. Illinois Board of Medicine
D. American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensing and regulation of occupational therapists in Illinois is
under the IDFPR.
2. The practice of occupational therapy is defined as:
A. Providing general health advice
B. Therapeutic use of everyday activities to enhance
participation in daily life
C. Prescribing medication for physical rehabilitation
D. Diagnosing mental health disorders
Occupational therapy focuses on enabling patients to perform
meaningful activities.
3. What is required for an occupational therapy assistant to practice
in Illinois?
A. High school diploma only
B. Completion of any college program
, C. Graduation from an accredited OTA program and licensure
D. No formal training required
OTAs must complete accredited programs and obtain a license to
practice.
4. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Illinois OT
licensing board?
A. Issuing licenses
B. Investigating complaints
C. Providing patient care directly
D. Enforcing state laws
The board regulates and licenses but does not provide direct
patient care.
5. How often must an Illinois OT renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
OT licenses in Illinois are biennial, requiring renewal every two
years.
6. Continuing education requirements for Illinois OTs per renewal
cycle are:
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 30 hours
Illinois requires 20 hours of continuing education every two years
for renewal.
7. Which of the following acts is considered unprofessional conduct
for an OT?
, A. Following treatment plans
B. Practicing beyond scope of training
C. Documenting patient progress
D. Consulting with colleagues
Practicing outside one's competence is unprofessional and subject
to discipline.
8. If an OT changes their practice location in Illinois, they must:
A. Wait until next renewal cycle
B. Notify IDFPR within 30 days
C. No notification is required
D. Submit a new license application
Licensees must inform the board of any address changes promptly.
9. Who may file a complaint against an OT in Illinois?
A. Only patients
B. Any person aware of potential violation
C. Only the employer
D. Only another licensed OT
Any individual with knowledge of a violation may submit a
complaint.
10. Which type of supervision is required for an OTA in Illinois?
A. Minimal supervision
B. Supervision by a licensed OT
C. Independent practice
D. Supervision by any healthcare professional
OTAs must work under the supervision of a licensed OT.
11. Documentation for occupational therapy services must be:
A. Optional
B. Verbal only
C. Accurate, timely, and reflect patient care provided
JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF:
1. Which entity licenses occupational therapists in Illinois?
A. Department of Health
B. Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
(IDFPR)
C. Illinois Board of Medicine
D. American Occupational Therapy Association
Licensing and regulation of occupational therapists in Illinois is
under the IDFPR.
2. The practice of occupational therapy is defined as:
A. Providing general health advice
B. Therapeutic use of everyday activities to enhance
participation in daily life
C. Prescribing medication for physical rehabilitation
D. Diagnosing mental health disorders
Occupational therapy focuses on enabling patients to perform
meaningful activities.
3. What is required for an occupational therapy assistant to practice
in Illinois?
A. High school diploma only
B. Completion of any college program
, C. Graduation from an accredited OTA program and licensure
D. No formal training required
OTAs must complete accredited programs and obtain a license to
practice.
4. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Illinois OT
licensing board?
A. Issuing licenses
B. Investigating complaints
C. Providing patient care directly
D. Enforcing state laws
The board regulates and licenses but does not provide direct
patient care.
5. How often must an Illinois OT renew their license?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every five years
OT licenses in Illinois are biennial, requiring renewal every two
years.
6. Continuing education requirements for Illinois OTs per renewal
cycle are:
A. 10 hours
B. 15 hours
C. 20 hours
D. 30 hours
Illinois requires 20 hours of continuing education every two years
for renewal.
7. Which of the following acts is considered unprofessional conduct
for an OT?
, A. Following treatment plans
B. Practicing beyond scope of training
C. Documenting patient progress
D. Consulting with colleagues
Practicing outside one's competence is unprofessional and subject
to discipline.
8. If an OT changes their practice location in Illinois, they must:
A. Wait until next renewal cycle
B. Notify IDFPR within 30 days
C. No notification is required
D. Submit a new license application
Licensees must inform the board of any address changes promptly.
9. Who may file a complaint against an OT in Illinois?
A. Only patients
B. Any person aware of potential violation
C. Only the employer
D. Only another licensed OT
Any individual with knowledge of a violation may submit a
complaint.
10. Which type of supervision is required for an OTA in Illinois?
A. Minimal supervision
B. Supervision by a licensed OT
C. Independent practice
D. Supervision by any healthcare professional
OTAs must work under the supervision of a licensed OT.
11. Documentation for occupational therapy services must be:
A. Optional
B. Verbal only
C. Accurate, timely, and reflect patient care provided
